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This course is part of SCS-C02: AWS Certified Security - Specialty Specialization
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Ideal for IT professionals with AWS infrastructure experience. Familiarity with security fundamentals and networking concepts is recommended.
Recommended experience
Intermediate level
Ideal for IT professionals with AWS infrastructure experience. Familiarity with security fundamentals and networking concepts is recommended.
Harden EC2 instances, containers, and databases using AWS security best practices.
Secure and monitor network segments with VPC, traffic mirroring, and Shield Advanced.
Mitigate DDoS attacks and secure edge applications using AWS WAF and CloudFront.
Troubleshoot AWS security issues using tools like Reachability and Network Access Analyzers.
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Master the art of securing AWS infrastructure with this comprehensive course. You’ll learn to build and deploy robust security solutions, including specialized data protection mechanisms, encryption techniques, and secure internet protocols tailored to AWS environments. By the end, you’ll be equipped to safeguard hosts, networks, and edge resources.
Starting with an introduction to AWS security principles, the course dives deep into host security, including configuring EC2 instances, leveraging security groups, and managing vulnerabilities with AWS tools like Inspector. You'll gain practical insights through hands-on demos to secure instances and troubleshoot host-level issues effectively. The journey continues with network security, where you'll explore VPC endpoints, traffic monitoring, and advanced tools like Network Firewall and Shield Advanced. The course concludes with edge security, focusing on mitigating DDoS attacks, utilizing CloudFront and Lambda@Edge, and securing applications with WAF. Demos accompany each module to reinforce learning. Designed for IT professionals, this course suits anyone preparing for the AWS Certified Security - Specialty exam. Some experience with AWS infrastructure and basic security concepts is recommended.
In this module, we will introduce the AWS Certified Security – Specialty certification, its objectives, and its significance. You’ll gain a clear understanding of the specialized areas of AWS security covered in the course, including data encryption, secure protocols, and best practices for protecting cloud resources.
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In this module, we will dive deep into securing AWS environments at the host, network, and edge levels. From configuring secure EC2 instances and using IAM roles effectively to monitoring traffic and mitigating DDoS attacks, this section equips you with the knowledge and skills to protect resources comprehensively across AWS infrastructure.
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